Posts by Stephanie Fritz
Postpartum Baby Blues & Heavy Heart
I hear you mama…it’s day 5, you’re home from the hospital, your mom just left to head back home, your hubby had to go into work for a few hours and you’re home alone with 2 other small kiddos and your new baby. Your milk came in two days ago and you’re super uncomfortable with…
Read MoreIt’s Only Been 1 Day Since my Last Confession… I mean, Birth!
Originally posted on March 13, 2008 It’s only been one day since my last birth, and I was called out AGAIN! When I have clients due at the same time, or not even due, but one may come early and the other late, so it ends up that they both could go at any time, my…
Read MoreUse Your B.R.A.I.N
If you’ve ever been pregnant, I’m sure you’ve experienced a bit of “Pregnancy Brain.” Throughout pregnancy, you read everything you can get your hands on to have the best experience you can and create the perfect birth plan, but there’s one problem, you can’t remember half of what you read. In normal life, you could…
Read MoreDilation
Have you ever wondered what those centimeter measurements actually look like in labor? I’m a visual learner so I thought this might help to visualize exactly what it looks like when your doc or midwife says you are xx cm dilated. Putting things into perspective with some everyday items! However, keep in mind that your…
Read MoreTurmeric Benefits
Mmmm…Turmeric smells amazing…said no one ever! But the benefits truly ARE amazing! The question I keep getting is… “How is the oil different than the spice, do I have to take it with black pepper and is it safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding?” The short answer is VERY different, NO and YES!…
Read MoreValidation is Everything
I hear you, mama…⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Even if other people have experienced worse. Even if someone else who went through the same experience doesn’t feel debilitated by it. Even if it could have been avoided. Even if it happened a long time ago. Even if no one knows. Your trauma is real and valid, and you deserve…
Read MoreEssential Oils for Fertility
For many couple’s pregnancy comes easily, but others have a harder time conceiving. If you are one of those who struggle with this, it can be very stressful for both spouses as well as on the relationship. when you add up all the variables that have to be in perfect alignment for conception, it’s a…
Read MoreLifelong Vitality is Safe for Pregnancy
Listen up, mama! I’m unwrapping the myths around supplements because I know it can be a full-time job! There are millions of supplements on the market. Why should you choose doTERRA’s? If you’ve ever wanted happier moods, to feel less stress, to get sick less often, reduce aches & pains, to have mental clarity and…
Read MoreWhy doTERRA and Not Amazon Oils
Why should I buy dōTERRA oils instead of oils from Amazon, Walmart, Costco, TJ Maxx, and other much “cheaper” retailers? I’m so glad you asked this question because I am committed to educating people on why it matters what oils you use. The Essential Oil Industry is Unregulated What this means is that you can…
Read MoreThe Amazing Oil Turmeric
Can we just talk about the amazing oil turmeric for a bit, The question I keep getting is…”How is the oil different than the spice, do I have to take it with black pepper and is it safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding?” The short answer is VERY different, NO and YES! When…
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